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Expression of Interest

Local Aboriginal or TSI Artists or Designers

Seeking original artworks from local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artists.

Purchase or commissions of artworks.

Summary:

Enable WA is looking for 4 original artworks from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from Bunbury (Goomburrup), Busselton (Undalup), Perth (Boorloo), and Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap) country for our offices. We are looking for artworks which tie into the values or story of Enable WA, or that represent themes of 'community' or the country you are on.

To have a look at previous years' winners, check out our blog posts here.

Key points:

Applications for this Project will open on May 1st, and close May 20th.
Each entry must include a description of what the artwork represents, and how.
Art can either be purchased (bought if it already exists), or commissioned (artists will be paid to create the idea they put forward).
The successful applicants will be announced during National Reconciliation Week (27th May - 3rd June), with artworks due to be delivered to each office during NAIDOC Week (July 6 - 13th).

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Who We Are:

Enable WA is a disability support and care provider that has been servicing Western Australia for over 30 years. We work with clients on the NDIS, as well as those in aged care, and support them in reaching their personal goals - be it in daily living, being a part of their local community, learning social skills, or by just knowing they have someone they can trust to support them well.

We pride ourselves on offering quality supports, from people who genuinely care about the wellbeing of their clients. Our Support Workers, Service Coordinators, Therapy Team and Management all hold the same core values, which are centred on ensuring our clients are supported in making their own choices to live the life they want.

The Project:

At the end of 2022, we began working on our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), to enable our Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander clients and staff feel more welcome and included in our services, practices, and environments. Part of our RAP includes making our offices feel more welcoming and inviting. Our RAP group decided the best way to do this was to offer a grant to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist.

We have four offices in total: in Busselton, Bunbury, Mandurah and Perth, and each office will require an artwork (or piece of art).

2023's and 2024's winning artworks have been greatly received, and we are excited to be adding more art to our offices in 2025.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for artworks that encapsulate the work that we do in each local community, or an artwork that represents country, that can be brought back to helping others, or culture.

Key themes that could be potentially included in the artwork are:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

• Wellbeing

• Culture

• Community

• Collaboration

• Openness

• Respect

• Empowerment

The artwork will be used as an identifiable image of Enable WA and will be displayed publicly. In addition, the artwork may be included on promotional resources including printed and digital publications, social media, our website, and potentially, clothing (to be discussed should it arise).

All artwork will be properly credited in all cases.

Eligibility:

The artist must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, be a resident of one of our regions, and have a connection to their selected region (Bunbury (Goomburrup), Busselton (Undalup), Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap) or Perth (Boorloo)).
All designs and concepts must be the authentic and original work of the artist submitting the design.
Each application must have a description of what the art means and how this is represented, accompanying it to be eligible (150 word minimum).
Participants are required to submit their ABN if possible as part of the engagement.
The total amount available per grant is up to $1000. Please include how much you are selling your completed or proposed art for in your application. Payment will be provided upon receiving the final artwork.
Artworks and accompanying descriptions/rationales will be sent to the appropriate regional offices upon being submitted. The members of each office will shortlist to two finalists, and the final winner will be selected by a panel of the Enable WA RAP Team, and local Aboriginal Elders.

Successful Applicants:

The successful submission selected to be the most appropriate entry (by a panel of Enable WA staff and local Aboriginal Elders), will be eligible to receive the fee stated in their application process (GST inclusive), upon delivery of the final artwork.
Applicants will be notified between May 27th and June 3rd, and will be shared on our social media platforms (including any artist tags and links to websites)!
The successful artists must be able to deliver their artworks to their region's office between July 6th and 13th.

Submission Process:

To be considered for this project, please complete the form below and attach a photo (or scanned file) of your artwork. Alternatively, there is a paper application that you can collect from any of our offices which you can fill out and return.
The artist is to specify the fee (including GST) for their artworks in the EOI application.
The artist will also need to provide a statement/story that describes the artwork (150 word minimum).
Please include any special/cultural conditions or restrictions relating to the artwork or its use.
If you have not created your artwork (or art piece), but have an idea in mind, please explain in your answers on the application form.
Individual and collaborative works are accepted as are contemporary and/or traditional art forms.
Applications close May 20th at 5:00pm.
The artist must be able to deliver their artwork during NAIDOC Week (July 6th - 13th).
Payment will be made after delivery.

There are photographs of each office below to give you an idea of each space.

Summary

Who We Are

The Project

What We Are Looking For

Eligibility

Succesful Applicants

Submission Process

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The Regional Offices:

There are photographs of each office below to give you an idea of the available space.

Photos

Enable WA Bunbury	Enable WA Bunbury	Enable WA Bunbury
Enable WA Bunbury	Enable WA Bunbury	Enable WA Bunbury
Enable WA Bunbury	Enable WA Bunbury	Mandurah/Peel Office Interior
Mandurah/Peel Office Interior	Mandurah/Peel Office Interior	Mandurah/Peel Office Interior
Mandurah/Peel Office Interior	Mandurah/Peel Office Interior	Mandurah/Peel Office Interior
Perth Office Interior	Perth Office Interior	Perth Office Interior
Perth Office Interior	Perth Office Interior	Busselton Office Exterior
Busselton Office Waiting Room	Busselton Office Psychology Support Room	Busselton Meeting Room